I am being forced at gun point to come back to Bhabhiji: Shilpa Shinde

Controversy queen Shilpa Shinde who has been in news for moving out of her popular show Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai on &TV is apparently in a soup after being banned by CINTAA (Cine and TV Artistes Association). As per the recent reports in media, CINTAA has decided to issue a non-cooperation directive against the actress, post which no broadcaster and producer will be allowed to work with her. However, there is no decision taken yet by the FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees). 

But truly, her future as an actress seems to be under severe threat. 

In an exclusive interview with Tellychakkar.com, the actress spoke about the ban, allegations and more…

There is news about you being banned by CINTAA. So what do you have to say?

It is utter nonsense. CINTAA is an artist association; how can they work according to the producer. If an artist is having problems, it is their responsibility to solve the issues. But in this case, they are forcing me to get back to the show.

So are you scared of anything or will this action affect your career?

I am not scared of anything. Sher ko billi bana ke dara rahe hai (They do not know how strong I am). I have a query here. Why is a producer never banned when there is any dispute?

Do you feel you are being forced to get back to the daily?             

Yes, of course. I have done good shows and I am a good actress, and they cannot do this to me. They are actually forcing me at gun point.

Will you return to TV?

I don’t want to return to small screen. They wouln't need to ban me, as I am only banning them.

With the producers body banning you, do you think the industry will support you?

I want to share one incident wherein after I had quit Bhabhiji, Vipul D Shah called me and offered me a role for his show Comedy Nights Live. On the other hand I got an offer from Kapil Sharma’s show. Later, Vipul told me to choose his show over Kapil’s show. Having said this, I was not very keen on taking Vipul’s show; so he ended up joining Benaifer and started supporting her. This industry is unbelievable.

There were rumours about you joining the Kapil Sharma show; so what is the update?

It did not happen. They have completely gone the illegal way and forced me not to be part of any show.

As you have faced a lot of problems what advice do you have to give to the new comers who are joining the industry?

I would just say that you will get work so never sign a one-sided contract. Don’t make a producer rule over you.

Lastly, what are you planning to do now?

I am going the legal way. Let them send me a notice; I will show them what I can do. The law will decide the further actions. I am going to send a legal notice to CINTAA as well. How dare they can take this action, they have to answer all this in court.

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